Central Intermediate School
Central Intermediate School serves 424 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Central Intermediate School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Central Intermediate School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
Total Students | 424 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Central Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Intermediate School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2319 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 5% |
Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
Black | 3% | 17% |
White | 80% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Ottawa ESD 141 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Intermediate School is Lmp Roe Taoep (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Shepherd Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ottawa Lmp Roe Taoep Alternative School
Grades: 11 | 6 students
0.1 miles
119 W Madison
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0780 0.1 11 6 - Peru Lmp Roe Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school | 31 students
0.2 miles
2233 6th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560 0.2 Inquire with school 31 - Ottawa Ottawa Township High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,332 student
0.3 miles
211 E Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1323 0.3 9-12 1,332 - Ottawa Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 489 students
0.6 miles
1110 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250 0.6 PK-4 489 - Ottawa Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 301 students
0.9 miles
1709 Columbus St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726 0.9 K-4 301
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